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A molecular machine’s secret weapon exposed

A molecular machine’s secret weapon exposed

2/23/2023

A shape-shifter with a protruding arm and an appetite for unwanted RNA! CSHL biochemists identify the hidden talents of a mysterious molecule. Read the story »

Stopping a rare childhood cancer in its tracks

1/19/2023

CSHL scientists have discovered that shutting down the ETV6 protein in Ewing sarcoma cells can dramatically slow their growth. Read the story »

The science of supermoms

1/10/2023

Moms know best, but how do they learn it? A new study offers insights into the mental reward system that nurtures maternal instinct. Read the story »

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Unlocking cancer’s ancestry

12/27/2022

New software may help reveal the complete connections between ancestry and cancer, which could lead to better, more personalized treatments. Read the story »

Cracking the mystery behind a deadly brain cancer

12/21/2022

Scientists solve the mystery of how glioblastoma turns off cancer defenses without the usual cancer-inducing mutations. Read the story »

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The tiny plant tackling climate change

12/8/2022

The humble aquatic duckweed plant has enormous potential as a new source of healthy protein, low-carbon biofuels, and other bioproducts. Read the story »

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Finding the right AI for you

12/5/2022

AI’s popularity has reached a point where there are too many options. How do you know which AI is right for you? CSHL scientists have a solution. Read the story »

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Cancer lab makes surprise discoveries in heart disease

11/30/2022

Two separate studies from the Spector lab at CSHL suggest that certain genes can lead to cardiac problems. Read the story »

A new look at brain function and psychiatric disorders

11/2/2022

CSHL scientists’ new 3D models of NMDA brain receptor variants could lead to better treatments for schizophrenia, stroke, depression, and Alzheimer’s. Read the story »

CSHL groundcherry research bears new fruits

10/31/2022

New genetic blueprints for two types of groundcherry may help strengthen food supplies and reveal how plants evolve. Read the story »

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Mapping the path from smell to perception

10/27/2022

Smell remains the most mysterious of our five senses, but CSHL neuroscientists are now closer than ever to understanding it. Read the story »

Even fruit flies count

10/25/2022

Fruit flies know if they’ve smelled an odor once, twice, many times, or never before. Read the story »

Got junk food on the brain? These cells may be to blame

10/20/2022

CSHL scientists discovered a group of neurons in mouse brains that drive overeating. The findings could help develop better obesity treatments. Read the story »

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Sniffing out the brain’s smelling power

9/29/2022

CSHL neuroscientists have discovered neurons in the brain, called tufted cells, are more powerful in recognizing odors than historically thought. Read the story »

The unexpected cells helping to shape young brains

9/28/2022

CSHL scientists discover cells called OPCs help shape developing brains by eliminating unnecessary connections. Read the story »

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A molecular machine’s secret weapon exposed

A molecular machine’s secret weapon exposed

Stopping a rare childhood cancer in its tracks

The science of supermoms

Unlocking cancer’s ancestry

Cracking the mystery behind a deadly brain cancer

The tiny plant tackling climate change

Finding the right AI for you

Cancer lab makes surprise discoveries in heart disease

A new look at brain function and psychiatric disorders

CSHL groundcherry research bears new fruits

Mapping the path from smell to perception

Even fruit flies count

Got junk food on the brain? These cells may be to blame

Sniffing out the brain’s smelling power

The unexpected cells helping to shape young brains

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